Carol Dohrn
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering Number years of experience providing care to students age 5 to 14.. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Naples Florida
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated clinical learning experiences for nursing students in diverse healthcare settings.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives and accreditation standards.
- Assessed student performance through practical evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored nursing students, enhancing critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Coordinated with healthcare facilities to secure quality clinical placements for students.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
School Nurse
New Lenox 122
New Lenox, IL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Hospital At Palod
Palos Heights, IL
06.1990 - 02.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Staff Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
06.1987 - 06.1990
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.1987
Diploma - General Studies
Luther South High School
Chicago, IL05.1969
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Operational Procedures
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
01.2024 - 05.2025
School Nurse
New Lenox 122
09.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Hospital At Palod
06.1990 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
06.1987 - 06.1990
BSN - Nursing
Lewis University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Diploma - General Studies
Luther South High School